European leaders call for diplomacy amid U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites
France, Germany, and the UK urge Iran to avoid further destabilizing actions after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
European leaders from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom urged Iran on Sunday, June 22, not to retaliate to Donald Trump's actions, which led to an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, as such a response would further destabilize the world.
According to their joint statement, the 3 representatives have asked the Islam Republic "not to take further actions that could destabilize the region".
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France, Germany and the UK urge Iran not to retaliate
While the Europeans leaders urge Iran not to retaliate against the United States, they highlight the importance of an agreement which would benefit all involved parties. "We call on Iran to engage in negotiations leading to an agreement that addresses all concerns related to its nuclear program."
They also wanted to remind Iran they are willing to mediate to achieve a successful agreement. "We stand ready to contribute to that goal in coordination with all parties."
However, Iran's President, Masud Pezeshkian, promised a response to the U.S. strikes in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, according to Irna News Agency.
Iran still has enriched uranium
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, according to a social media post from an advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Ali Shamkhani, Iran still has enriched uranium despite the United States' best efforts and strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
"Even after the attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, the game is not over. The enriched materials, the knowledge, and the political initiative will remain," he stated in an X post. The advisor, Ali Shamkhani, also promised that "the political and operational initiative now rests with those who play smart and avoid blind attacks. The surprises will continue!"
